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Bacon Caprese Salad

Bacon caprese salad on a plate.

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Grab some bacon, tomatoes, cheese and basil and you are all set to make the wonder that is this summertime bacon caprese salad recipe!

Ingredients

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  • 8 slices bacon, cut into pieces
  • 2-3 heirloom tomatoes, sliced
  • 8 ounces burrata or mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium high heat until crisp.  Drain on paper towels, leaving drippings in pan.
  2. Arrange the sliced tomatoes on a platter or individual plates.  Tear the cheese into bite sized pieces, tucking the pieces in and around the tomatoes.  Scatter the cooked bacon and basil leaves on top (if your basil leaves are large, give them a quick chop).
  3. Pour the bacon drippings into a small jar and add the oil and vinegar. Close the lid tightly and shake.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, sprinkle with a little salt and pepper and serve!

Notes

  • Bacon: We like thick cut bacon for this recipe, but any kind will work…even turkey bacon if that is your thing!
  • Tomatoes: Heirloom tomatoes of any kind are our first choice, but any variety of tomatoes are fine – we have even used halved cherry tomatoes.
  • Cheese: Mozzarella is the traditional choice – the fresh kind from the fancy cheese section of your supermarket. Burrata (which is a mixture of mozzarella and cream) is also AMAZING in this recipe.
  • Vinegar: We like red wine vinegar for its gentler taste, but you can also use balsamic vinegar…cut it back to 1 tablespoon and taste to see if you want more.